1991 Dodge Shadow seats problems

16 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 18%
crashes: 2
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
10

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Shadow seats problems in other years

Related recalls

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported August 6, 1999 · 227,283 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
Risk: If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.

Recall number 99V212000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported May 10, 1997 · 148,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
Risk: If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.

Recall number 97V078000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seat back bolt failureOpened May 31, 1995, closed May 19, 1997

The driver seat back can collapse without warning resulting in potential for loss of vehicle control.the lower bolt (one of two bolts that supports the seat back assembly) can fatigue and break

EA95017

Seat back failureOpened January 13, 1995, closed May 31, 1995

There is no summary currently available

PE95002

What 1991 Dodge Shadow owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 21, 2000 · Seats · NJ

Daimler-chrysler has issued a recall (#729) on dodge shadows involving the bolt in the driver's seat back. The car was taken on 10/12/00 to crystal auto mall at 220 rte. 22 west, green brook, nj to fix the problem. They took the car in while I waited, and brought it out after 20 minutes, gave me a receipt and told me the job was done. Today, it is 10/21/00 and I decided to look at the replacement bolt only to find that the original is still in it's place. I was issued a receipt, and was told the problem was fixed. Clearly, I have been a victim of fraud from a very large auto dealer who has compromised my safety, my family's safety, and those on the roads who might collide with me if the recalled item were to fail while driving because of the stupidity and negligence of an auto dealer. Please look into this and if you need you can call me or my son hugo capello at work at (732) 667-2081. Thank you.

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Engine, Seats · HI

Consumer was charged during recall repair (99v‑212). Mjs

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Seats · MA

Whenever seat has to be pulled forward to enter rear, it would fail to latch back into place. Can lean forward to front seat from the rear & seat back, causing driver to hit steering wheel while driving.

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Seats · IL

Consumer has been trying to get manufacturer's. Recall notice to be honored by dealer since 25 aug 98: seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Seats · IL

Bolt broke on driver's seat, causing t the seat to recline all the way back.

Filed Jan 8, 1999 · Seats · IA

Bolt for the seat back failed, unable to get fixed due to lack of parts.

Filed Aug 20, 1998 · Seats · FL

Seat back bolt recall repair denied due to lack of parts.

Filed Feb 18, 1998 · Seats · UN · crash · 1 injury

Seat back collapsed prior to recall notice resulting in back injury to consumer.

Filed Sep 3, 1997 · Seats · NY

Seat failed prior to seat bolt recall.

Filed Jul 23, 1997 · Seats · NY

Seat bolt failed, causing seat to collapse prior to recall.

Questions about the 1991 Dodge Shadow seats

Does the 1991 Dodge Shadow have seats problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the seats of the 1991 Dodge Shadow, 18% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Shadow seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Shadow seats?

Yes, 2 recalls: 99V212000, 97V078000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Shadow have bad seats?

The Dodge Shadow model years with the most seats complaints are 1992 (19 complaints), 1991 (16 complaints) and 1993 (14 complaints).